Landscape Photography in Kerry, Ireland: May 2012

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Coomasaharn Lake again

Coomasaharn Lake, this time in full colour and geotagged. Still excited about this area. May do the Glenbeigh horseshoe soon. Need tent soon.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Summer and Autumn One- and Two- Day Photo Workshops in South Kerry

Several one- and two- day photo workshops are planned in conjunction with Tech Amergin, Waterville and the O´Connell Centre, Cahirciveen:

Please book directly with the centres or contact me to secure a place...

Photo Walk during "Feile na Greine"
Saturday June 23^rd, 10am -1pm.

Join Michael Herrmann on a guided walk, along the Kerry Way to the megalithic wedge tomb of Farraniaragh Mountain near Waterville.
An easy walk, suitable for everybody interested in landscape photography and the rich heritage and spectacular scenery of the Iveragh Peninsula.
The group will visit a wedge tomb and discover the great views over Hog’s Head, Sheehans Point and Derrynane Harbour.
Participants will be encouraged to discover photo opportunities with the digital camera and learn more about shape, light and colour.
Bring your camera and tripod (if available)
Walking boots and wet weather clothing are essential.
Registration: 9.45 am at Tech Amergin.
Fee: €30 Numbers limited. Booking 0872931463

Landscape Photography Workshop in Cahiciveen (in conjunction with O´Connel Centre

Monday and Tuesday, July 2nd and 3rd, times and fees to be confirmed...

Photo Walk to Loher Beach (in conjunction with Tech Amergin)

Saturday July 28, 12 - 8 pm, more information soon...

Autumn Colours in Derrynane Historical Park (in conjunction with Tech Amergin)

Saturday October 20, 10 am to 5 pm

Monday, May 14, 2012

Coomasaharn Lake and the Range of Light

Coomasaharn Lake

Waterfall from Coomacullen Lake

On the way up to Coomacullen Lake

Coomacullen Valley

Coomacullen Lake Valley

Coomacullen Lake

Big Fish at Coomacullen Lake

Coomacullen Lake

I have been there only recently but I knew I had some unfinished business there. And still have. And may ever have. But I know now more than I knew two weeks ago.
The light in Kerry is fantastic. Its changing at the speed of the wind. The wind can be strong. It knocked me down while walking the hills yesterday. Luckely I had my camera in my bag. I fell in to a hole too. I slipped crossing a river and had a soaked boot and trouser leg for the next two hours.
I had to climb down as I never climbed before. At 6pm I noticed the sky darkening badly. The rain started and for the next two and a half hours I walked trough a shower and strong wind. My rain jacket safed me. My gear was under raincover too and dry. The rest was soaked and cold. I never enjoyed driving home so much. I had the best hot port prepared by my wife and a great meal too. When I fell in to my bed I knew I had met my limit and a thing or two about safety on the mountain. I never met any human being during the 9 hours out there. What a place to be. But what a joy to come home too. Enjoy life.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Carragh Lake, County Kerry

Carragh Lake info on wikipedia

Sunday, May 06, 2012

Coomasaharn Lake, County Kerry

Coomasaharn Lake is a small lake situated near Glenbeigh. Due to its isolation between mountain it can provide wonderful reflections on the water surface during calm periods. When I arrived there the lake was calm but soon the weather changed and it started raining. Standing 50 meter from the lake I saw the rain drops falling in to the lake but stayed dry myself. Later futher down the lake I walked in to the rain and noticed the light getting much more in to the blue direction. Big rocks with nice details are another interesting subject. Keep your eyes open and again good boots are essential.